5 Must-Haves For Surveillance Solutions For Public Transportation Vehicles

By Dominick Passanante, Senior Director, Public Sector, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America

2013 marked the eighth year in row that more than 10 billion trips were taken on public transportation systems nationwide, and that number is showing no signs of slowing down. As ridership figures have grown exponentially so too has criminal activity, including crimes against passengers and employees, fare evasion, revenue theft by employees, and crimes against transit property such as vandalism and graffiti, all of which further complicate the role of the transit security official and transit system administrators.

Adding (or improving) surveillance solutions to your customers’ transit systems would not only improve the likelihood of a thorough investigation of criminal activity, but would also serve as a deterrent from future crimes. When considering surveillance solutions, here are five must-have qualities:

Durability

Mass transit agencies are choosing solutions based on capabilities that are reliable and easily expandable in order to ensure the highest possible return on investment. Natural elements such as dirt and grime, as well as routine wear-and-tear such as constant (and sometimes abrupt) shaking can affect a camera’s image quality and lifespan, in addition to vandalism. By choosing durable technology, decision makers can increase the likelihood of their investments lasting to their full potential.

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